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Can a high-yield savings account replace your 401(k) ?
investing ideas :: Updated on 2026-02-01 :: source - yahoo finance
By Sarah C. Brady
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Questioning where to keep your retirement savings? With a volatile stock market, you may be wary of putting your hard-earned money into investments that can lose value. Meanwhile, a high-yield savings account (HYSA) can offer a safe, reliable return. Today, the best HYSAs pay above 4%.
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